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Originally Posted by shabs  Do we have a happy ending to this thread?
I am looking for exactly the same part as the OP. Would be happy to order from the salesman that Carwimmer recommended, if the OP got his steering wheel. |
This is a dead issue. After considerable research and effort on Wimmer's part, it has become clear that the wheel is manufactured only in black.
BUT, there is hope. I have been in contact with Performance Products in California (big online and catalog outfit) who tell me that they will have this wheel available soon in beige. I have been in touch with them every few weeks (their suggestion) and so far that particular model has yet to arrive. They tell me that MB has changed suppliers for their OE wood wheels which has interrupted the aftermarket supply for the moment. Looks like the price is going to be somewhere around $700 which is pretty close to the German dealer price before VAT.
You could look at their website (
www.performanceproducts.com] but they tell me that website updates lag availability by phone.
I will be travelling until 7/4 but will call them when I return for an update, if any.